Vermont - Snowboarding

Vermont Snowboarding

The only thing that has grown faster in popularity than snowboarding is the slang spoken by its aficionados. Ski areas of all sizes throughout Vermont have added terrain parks, half pipes and other challenges for the brave, the bold and the “I’m gonna conquer this mother,” boarders. But don’t be put off by the airborne action footage of experienced snowboarders. While having that ability is cooler than the mountain at midnight, Vermont ski areas have excellent instructors to teach snowboarding to people of all ages and experience. And as with skiing everyone can enjoy snowboarding at his or her own pace on slopes that match their abilities.

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Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, VT  05149  
Phone: 802-228-4041
Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO
Email: info@okemo.com
   

With Vermont’s most extensive snowmaking coverage, Southern Vermont’s highest vertical (2,200 ft.), a modern and efficient lift system and a vast trail network spread across five mountain areas, Okemo offers an exceptional vacation experience for the entire family. The mountain layout and trail network offers miles of terrain to suit any ability level, with gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate cruisers, bumps, steeps, and glades. And when it comes to top-quality parks and pipes for freestyle, Okemo is the best in the biz. Six terrain parks loaded with options, the largest Superpipe in the East, and a halfpipe designed for beginners are meticulously groomed nightly to ensure quality conditions. The nearby Okemo Valley Nordic Center offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and an Indoor Golf Training Center, which is open year-round.

Sugarbush Resort
1840 Sugarbush Access Road
Warren, VT  05674-9993  

Sugarbush, on six mountains boasts 111 trails, 2,600 feet of vertical and 40 acres of wooded terrain. There are 16t lifts and five lodges on the mountain. There is snowshoeing and even snowcat rides

Burke Mountain
223 Sherburne Lodge Road
East Burke, VT  05832  
Phone: 802–626 -7300
Toll-Free: 888-BURKEVT
Fax: 802-626-7310
Email: info@skiburke.com
   

Ski a Classic

Renowned for its breathtaking views and a ski racing heritage, Burke Mountain is the best kept secret in the Northeast. Home of Burke Mountain Academy, the preeminent ski academy in the country with 40 Olympians to its credit, Burke Mountain features 45 traditionally-carved trails and glades on 250 acres of terrain, averages 248 inches of snowfall a year, and has 2,011 feet of vertical. Burke is conveniently located just 7 miles from I-91 and only 3 hours from Boston. Friendly, genuine staff and classic terrain define this last of a Vermont breed. Visit Burke Mountain and experience a classic.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont
4323 VT Route 108 South
Smugglers’ Notch, VT  05464  
Toll-Free: 800-451-8752
Email: smuggs@smuggs.com

Voted #1 for Family Programs in North America by SKI Magazine Readers for 9 years, Smugglers’ has been bringing together everything your family loves most… especially each other. Every member of your family will find something to love – skiing and snowboarding for every level, outdoor adventures like Winter Walking or tube sliding, and indoor activities like indulgent massages or The FunZone Family Entertainment & Recreation Center. Parents find it easy to relax knowing their children are well cared for in our award-winning children’s programs for ages 6 weeks to 17 years. America’s Family Resort offers affordable vacation packages for everyone with Family Fun Guaranteed!

Bromley
Route 11
Peru, VT  05152  
Phone: 802-824-5522
Email: info@bromley.com

The most beloved mountain in snow business

Bromley is conveniently located in beautiful southern Vermont, just six miles east of historic Manchester. Bromley is big, with trails, glades and terrain parks for all ages and abilities of skiers and riders, but not so big that most of the time is spent looking for the rest of the family. Bromley’s east side bristles with bumps and steeps, like the true Black Diamonds, Havoc, Pabst Panic, and Stargazer. Upper and Lower Twister, down the mountain’s front face, will thrill and challenge intermediates. Run Around, winds its way down the west side and will positively enthrall beginners. Bromley’s acclaimed Ski and Snowboard School programs, top-of-the-line instructors, led SKI Magazine to name Bromley the top resort in North America for family programs.